Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Colombia to Canada by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Colombia and Canada is 11 days 6h. Ships depart from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive at Halifax (CAHAL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Colombia and Canada?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive into Halifax (CAHAL) around 11 days 6h later. These services are operated by ZIM, ZIM, ZIM and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Colombia to Canada by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Colombia to Canada takes around 5h 25m. Flights depart from Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and arrive at Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Colombia and Canada?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air Transat, Copa Airlines and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 5h 25m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Colombia and Canada?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Colombia and Canada. Cargo flights depart from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and arrive at Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 6h 22m. Air Canada operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Colombia to Canada by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombia and Canada by cargo ship is 2,894 Nautical Miles (5,360 Kilometres / 3,330 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cartagena (COCTG) and Halifax (CAHAL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Colombia to Canada by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombia and Canada by air is around 3,903 Kilometres (2,425 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Colombia to Canada by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.31t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Colombia to Canada. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Colombia to Canada?

Accepted Answer

246kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Colombia to Canada. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air Transat	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Copa Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air CanadaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZCX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
ZGT → ZCX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
VEL → ZCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
MSW → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WCC → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MSW → MCA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
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Colombia to Canada By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Colombia to Canada by Air freight

Quickest air route

Rafael Nuñez International Airport to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

Cargo flights

El Dorado International Airport to Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport

Colombia to Canada by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Cartagena to Halifax

Most frequent

Cartagena to Montreal

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